Line Cook – Food Service

Christendom College; Front Royal (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS Main Campus in Front Royal, VA is seeking a Line Cook to prepare food according to recipes and production guidelines while strictly following food safety and sanitation standards.

You will set up your workstation, measure and prepare ingredients, and operate ovens, grills, slicers, and other kitchen equipment to produce meals. Flexibility for variable shifts and a positive attitude toward students and staff are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or related role is required.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation, cooking methods, and safety regulations.
• Must be able to obtain a food safety certification.
• Basic math and counting skills.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work variable shifts, holidays, and special functions.
• Cook and prepare a variety of foods according to recipes.
• Set up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepare ingredients by measuring, weighing, chopping, and peeling.
• Operate ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, and other equipment.
• Bake, roast, broil, steam, and use diverse cooking methods.
• Portion and garnish food according to guidelines.
• Store food safely per policies.
• Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Maintain customer service and positive attitude toward students, guests, coworkers.
• Adhere to safety policies and protect company assets.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cook experience

Food safety knowledge

Food handling

Basic math

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Knife handling

Tools

Ovens

Grills

Slicers

Mixers

Choppers

Job description

# Line CookMain Campus - Front Royal, VA 22630## Description**JOB DESCRIPTION****TITLE: Cook (Line)** **DEPARTMENT: Food Service****Classification (FLSA):** Non-exempt, Hourly**REPORTS TO:** Kitchen Manager**GENERAL DESCRIPTION:** The Cook is responsible for cooking and preparing food according to recipes and production guidelines while adhering to food safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures. The Cook should safely handle knives and equipment such as grills, fryers, ovens, broilers, etc.**SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:*** None.**CHIEF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**1. Availability to work variable shifts, holidays, and special functions2. Cooks and prepare a variety of food according to production guidelines and standardized recipes3. Sets up workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment4. Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling food items5. Safely utilizes a variety of utensils including knives6. Operates equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.7. Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses a variety of cooking methods on meat, vegetables, and other foods8. Arranges, garnishes, and portions food according to established guidelines9. Properly stores food by adhering to food safety policies and procedures10. Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils11. Maintains excellent customer service and positive attitude towards students, guest, co-workers, etc.12. Adheres to safety policies and procedures including proper food safety and sanitation13. Ensures security of company assets14. Other duties and tasks as assigned by supervisorPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time for the needs of the College, but a discussion between the employee and supervisor will take place prior to the change.## Qualifications**REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:**1. Experience as a cook or in a related role required2. Proven knowledge of the basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as proper food handling, sanitation, and storage3. Must be able to obtain food safety certification4. Demonstrates basic math and counting skills5. Demonstrates interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal**PHYSICAL / MENTAL / EMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS:**1) Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.2) Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds.3) Capable of standing and maneuvering independently and safely around work areas.4) Capable of standing on hard floor for an 8 hour shift.5) Have sufficient manual dexterity to operate a fire extinguisher and to manipulate kitchen equipment, including slicer, chopper, processor, can opener, ovens, grills, knives, etc.6) Subject to moderate physical and emotional stress associated with food service.7) Performance of job tasks will involve exposure to cleaning chemicals requiring precautions.8)Exposure to extreme temperatures